CBSE Class 9 Sample Paper 2026 for Beauty and Wellness

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
BEAUTY AND WELLNESS (SUBJECT CODE - 407)
Blue-print for Sample Question Paper for Class IX (Session 2025-2026)
Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50

PART A - EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS (10 MARKS):

OBJECTIVE TYPE SHORT ANSWER
TOTAL
UNIT QUESTIONS TYPE QUESTIONS
NO. NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTIONS
1 MARK EACH 2 MARKS EACH

1 Communication Skills – I 1 1 2

2 Self-Management Skills – I 2 1 3

3 ICT Skills – I 1 1 2

4 Entrepreneurial Skills – I 1 1 2

5 Green Skills – I 1 1 2

TOTAL QUESTIONS 6 5 11

NO. OF QUESTIONS TO BE ANSWERED Any 4 Any 3 07

TOTAL MARKS 1x4=4 2x3=6 10 MARKS

PART B - SUBJECT SPECIFIC SKILLS (40 MARKS):

OBJECTIVE SHORT DESCRIPTIVE/
TYPE ANSWER TYPE LONG ANS. TYPE
UNIT TOTAL
NAME OF THE UNIT QUESTIONS QUESTIONS QUESTIONS
NO. QUESTIONS
1 MARK EACH 2 MARKS EACH 4 MARKS EACH

BEAUTY AND
1 WELLNESS INDUSTRY 9 2 4 15

MANICURE,
PEDICURE AND
2 9 1 -- 10
MEHANDI

3 HAIR CARE 6 3 1 10

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TOTAL QUESTIONS 24 6 5 35

NO. OF QUESTIONS
20 Any 4 Any 3 27
TO BE ANSWERED

TOTAL MARKS 1 x 20 = 20 2x4=8 4 x 3 = 12 40 MARKS

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CBSE | DEPARTMENT OF SKILL EDUCATION
BEAUTY AND WELLNESS (SUBJECT CODE-407)

Sample Question Paper for Class IX (Session 2025-2026)
Max. Time: 2 Hours Max. Marks: 50

General Instructions:
1. Please read the instructions carefully.
2. This Question Paper consists of 21 questions in two sections: Section A & Section B.
3. Section A has Objective type questions whereas Section B contains Subjective type questions.
4. Out of the given (5 + 16 =) 21 questions, a candidate has to answer (5 + 10 =) 15 questions in
the allotted (maximum) time of 2 hours.
5. All questions of a particular section must be attempted in the correct order.
6. SECTION A - OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (24 MARKS):
i. This section has 05 questions.
ii. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.
iii. There is no negative marking.
iv. Do as per the instructions given.
7. SECTION B – SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS (26 MARKS):
i. This section has 16 questions.
ii. A candidate has to do 10 questions.
iii. Do as per the instructions given.
iv. Marks allotted are mentioned against each question/part.

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SECTION A: OBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Q. 1 Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions on Employability Skills (1 x 4 = 4 marks)

i. Find out the pollutants that cannot decompose? 1

ii. Write the name of effective communication. 1

iii. Write the meaning of sentence in communication. 1

iv. What do you understand by Phonetics? 1

v. Neat and Clean appearance is associated with the term known as? 1

vi. Find the meaning of three Ps in communication. 1

Q. 2 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

i. Mention the name of false hair used in hairdo. 1

ii. Find the meaning of Enterprise? 1

iii. Name any two types of Heena. 1

iv. Write the name of gland which secrete oil to keep hair and scalp oily and shiny. 1

v. Name the type of Roll/Bun made at the neck to get fluffy look in hair styling. 1

vi. Name any two qualities of wage employment. 1

Q. 3 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

i. Write the purpose of Heena. 1

ii. Write the purpose of clean-up treatment for the facial skin. 1

iii. Find out the purpose of foot cream. 1

iv. Write the importance of skin analysis. 1

v. Name the white spots on the nail. 1

vi. Define Telogen phase in the hair growth cycle. 1

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Q. 4 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)

i. Mention the type of cream is used to correct the brittle nails and dry cuticles. 1

ii. Write the purpose of hoof stick. 1

iii. Find out hair removal treatment which is quicker and safer? 1

iv. What do you understand by Haemophilia? 1

v. Name the protein of the nail. 1

vi. Write the products which adds to the desired expressions and looks. 1

Q. 5 Answer any 5 out of the given 6 questions (1 x 5 = 5 marks)
Find out the method by which a beauty therapist will take care of the client’s safety in
i. 1
salon.
ii. Define Tendon. 1

iii. Find the meaning of Paronychia. 1

iv. Define the patch test in Mehndi. 1

Write the product to be used to prevent nail getting stained after removal of old nail
v. 1
polish.

vi. Name the mehndi with blend of glitter tattoos. 1

SECTION B: SUBJECTIVE TYPE QUESTIONS

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions on Employability Skills (2 x 3 = 6 marks)
Answer each question in 20 – 30 words.
Q. 6 Write the types of communication. 2

Q. 7 Mention the qualities of self-confident person. 2

Q. 8 Write the two types of ICT and its uses. 2

Q. 9 List the characteristics of Entrepreneurship. 2

Q. 10 Name the important sectors and green skills. 2

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Answer any 4 out of the given 6 questions in 20 – 30 words each (2 x 4 = 8 marks)
Q. 11 List the various hair accessories are used to make a stylish hair style. 2

Q. 12 List out the important documents which contain in a record card. 2

Q. 13 Describe the factor of head shape is important while choosing an effective hair style. 2

Q. 14 State the parts of hair shaft. 2

Q. 15 Find the squoval type of nail shape. 2

Q. 16 Write the benefits of Manicure. 2

Answer any 3 out of the given 5 questions in 50– 80 words each (4 x 3 = 12 marks)
Q. 17 Describe the importance of personal protective equipment in a salon work area. 4

Q. 18 Describe the responsibilities of an assistant beauty therapist. 4

Q. 19 Explain the different types if fire extinguishers. 4

Q. 20 Identify different types of combs used for the hairstyles. 4

Q. 21 Explain major sub-segments in the beauty and wellness sector. 4

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